Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015: Garruk's Revenge decks
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| Event date |
July 9, 2014 (iPad) July 16, 2014 (other)[1] | ||||
| Number of decks | 13 decks | ||||
| Deck size | 60 cards | ||||
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The campaign for the Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 expansion Garruk's Revenge was set on the plane of Alara. This time, you played the campaign as Garruk, with a preconstructed decklist similar to the ones faced at the end of the base game.
| “ | You are Garruk Wildspeaker, the Multiverse's greatest hunter. Use your powerful magic to turn the tables on those who would keep you from your prey. (You will use Garruk's deck for the Expansion the first time through, but can go back and replay the missions with any deck you choose.) | ” |
There were four matches in the campaign, which once completed, unlock the optional Explore Alara mode with five further opponents[2][3][4].
Most enemy decks have two forms: one default, and another for the higher "Planeswalker" difficulty level. Cards added to Planeswalker difficulty decks are typically more efficient versions of ones from the default version.
Garruk's Deck
The player deck is 
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Creatures (22)
Instants (3)
Garruk's Revenge Campaign
The Hunt Begins
The first match is against Kento the Spiritcrafter, who plays a monogreen Spirit typal deck.
| “ | The pounding in your head swells as you whirl around to see a mass of writhing spirits pressing in. They speak in a collective voice. "Garruk, the Veil-Cursed, you are to return with us to Innistrad, to the angel Avacyn. She wants to help you. The hair on the back of your neck stands up. For an instant, the mist parts, and you make out a humanoid form. | ” |
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty:
- 3 copies of Kodama's Reach replace 3 Orchard Spirit
- 2 copies of Jugan, the Rising Star replace 2 Nightsoil Kami
- 3 copies of Kami of the Hunt replace 3 Fog
- Victory message
| “ | You stand over the broken body of the spirit mage. You can smell the dankness of Innistrad on him, and other smells too. This one did not come alone, you realize. You are being hunted. This is the witch's work, you are certain. Blood drips off the edge of your axe onto the mage's chest, and you feel the hunger again. Let the hunt begin. | ” |
Pick up the trail
The second campaign match is against Boragor, Hermit of Xathrid with a monoblack deck.
| “ | On the trail of your pursuers, you enter a blasted landscape. The stench of death is everywhere, but through it, you sense your quarry. Piles of bones litter the ground on your path until you come upon a grove of long-dead trees whose limbs scratch at the dark sky. Among the petrified roots, a kneeling man chants as he meticulously arranges some bones. | ” |
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 3 copies of Tendrils of Corruption replace 3 Quag Sickness.
- Victory message
| “ | The edge of your axe presses against the man's neck. He looks up at you with a pleading expression that you find pathetic and disgusting. "The others", you demand. His ragged breath rattles as he struggles to suck in the air. "Esper - our captain's homeland. We were to meet there to share what we discovered." He raises a bloodied hand. "Please." You lift the steel from his throat, but before he can fill his lungs, you arc your axe over your head and bring it down. You kick aside the bones that the man had arranged in your likeness and head toward your remaining prey. | ” |
Mind of a Hunter
The third campaign match is against Grinth, Mindbreaker. Grith's deck is monored and takes advantage of artifacts like Howling Mine, which forces both players to draw extra cards. Their win condition is Adamaro, First to Desire.
| “ | You scan the open blue-silver expanse beneath a spire that rises into the sky, and your eyes settle on the silhouette of a soldier in full plate armor. Without another thought, you rush toward the figure. The pounding in your head explodes in intensity, as though fire ants were eating at your mind. You try to ignore it, hurtling at your prey, but you crash to the ground's smooth surface. You shut your eyes, and images flash before you. The dark eyes of the angel who captured you. Liliana's sly smile. You look up, and standing over you is the armored man whose eyes glow red. "More tricks," you growl. | ” |
Lands (24)
24 Mountain
Sideboard (4)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 4 copies of Anger of the Gods replace 4 Magma Spray.
- Victory message
| “ | The mage slumps to the ground, a heap of broken armor with your axe embedded in the shattered breastplate. You feel a heat in your blood, and the dark veins rise in your skin. Your head erupts with the agonizingly familiar noise, but this time accompanied by Liliana's hideous laughter. Your surroundings seem to scramble and dissolve. The curse is consuming you, eating away everything but the insatiable hunger. | ” |
Predator and Prey
The final campaign match is against Captain Vronos. They plays an artifact-focused 
deck, representing the Esper Shard.
| “ | "Garruk Wildspeaker." A low, metallic voice calls out behind you in little more than a whisper. "You must return to Innistrad with me. You are cursed." "I am a hunter." You wrench your axe from the fallen enemy at your feet. | ” |
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty
- 4 copies of Esper Stormblade replace 4 Etherium Sculptor
- 3 copies of Master of Etherium replace 3 Esperzoa
- 2 copies of Mox Opal replace 2 Tower Gargoyle
- Victory message
| “ | The captain of your would-be captors clutches a deep wound, blood trickling from between his fingers. He is whispering, but you cannot make out the words. They don't matter. You raise your bloodied axe and swing, but your blade cuts only air. The masked artificer is gone. "There is nowhere you can go that I will not find you." | ” |
Explore Alara
Explore Bant
A Exalted deck.
Creatures (25)
Artifacts (3)
Enchantments (4)
Sideboard (2)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, two extra copies of Bant Charm replace two Resounding Silence.
Explore Jund
| “ | The dragons of Jund are cunning. Majestic and deadly. There is much you could learn from their predator ferocity, but to do so will involve confronting these mighty creatures on their home turf. | ” |
Creatures (20)
Artifacts (3)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty:
- 2 copies of Broodmate Dragon replace 2 Flameblast Dragon
- 2 copies of Caldera Hellion replace 2 Volcanic Dragon
Explore Grixis
A 
deck featuring the Grixis mechanic Unearth.
| “ | After the Shards collided, the noble knights and angels of Bant were forced to defend themselves against constant attack by Grixis zombies, Jund dragons, and other unfamiliar foes. Outsiders such as yourself can expect a cautious or even violent reception. | ” |
Creatures (21)
Sorceries (3)
Artifacts (2)
Sideboard (2)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, two copies of Thraximundar replace Corpse Connoisseur.
Explore Naya
A deck.
| “ | The wilds of Naya have become even more volatile, with the border regions between Naya and Jund being especially prone to wildfires and other disasters. You have stumbled into such a disaster, and now you must fight to escape! | ” |
Artifacts (4)
Enchantments (3)
Sideboard (2)
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 2 copies of Bull Cerodon replace 2 Beacon Behemoth.
Explore the Maelstrom
A deck.
| “ | Where the Shards have collided, the powerful heart of Alara churns and spins, a maelstrom of raw creation and destruction. The very essence of a plane is here, but to know its power will require that you face off against foes whose nature is unlike any you have ever known. | ” |
- Modifcations
On Planeswalker difficulty, 4 copies of Tribal Flames replace Resounding Thunder.
References
- ↑ Nik Davidson (July 9, 2014). "Duels of the Planeswalkers Design". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-04-29.
- ↑ Shotgunnova (November 11, 2015). "Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 – Guide and Walkthrough (website)". GameFAQs. Retrieved on March 6, 2025.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (October 21, 2014). "Magic 2015 Just Got Bigger". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2018-10-22.
- ↑ Duels of the Planeswalkers FAQ